View source for Just Cause 3

{{Infobox game
|cover        = Just Cause 3 - cover.jpg
|developers   = 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Avalanche Studios}}
|publishers   = 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}}
|engines      = 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Avalanche Engine 3.0}}
|release dates= 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 1, 2015}}
|reception    = 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|just-cause-3|74}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1528/just-cause-3|75}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|just-cause-3|76}}
|taxonomy     =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes             | Singleplayer }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Open world, TPS }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | Parachuting }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Flight }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Just Cause }}
|steam appid  = 225540
|steam appid side  = 619910
|gogcom id    = 
|official site= https://square-enix-games.com/games/just-cause-3
|strategywiki = 
|hltb         = 26404
|lutris       = just-cause-3
|mobygames    = just-cause-3
|wikipedia    = Just Cause 3
|winehq       = 18749
|license      = commercial
}}

'''General information'''
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/225540/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]

==Availability==
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | 5 DVD's, EU only | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | just-cause-3 | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Humble | just-cause-3 | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 225540 | Steam | XXL Edition also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00U1U34IE | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B0166E21QO | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam||Denuvo Anti-Tamper}}.<ref>[https://store.steampowered.com/eula/225540_eula_0 EULA]</ref><ref>[https://support.codefusion.technology/justcause3/ Support Page]</ref>
{{ii}} Requires an Internet connection on first launch.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/PnyY4FE.png</ref>

===Version differences===
{{ii}} The '''XXL Edition''' includes the base game and all DLC.

==Monetization==
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Air, Land & Sea | Includes the Sky Fortress, Mech Land Assault, and Bavarium Sea Heist expansions. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Bavarium Sea Heist | Expansion. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Capstone Bloodhound RPG | | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Combat Buggy | | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Explosive Weapon Pack | Includes the Capstone Bloodhound RPG and Final Argument Sniper Rifle. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Final Argument Sniper Rifle | | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Firestarter Customization Skins | | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Kousavá Rifle | | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Mech Land Assault | Expansion. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Mini-Gun Racing Boat | | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Reaper Missile Mech | | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Rocket Launcher Sports Car | | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Sky Fortress | Expansion. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Weaponized Vehicle Pack | Includes the Combat Buggy, Mini-Gun Racing Boat, and the Rocket Launcher Sports Car. | Windows }}
}}

==Essential improvements==
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|description=Use no-intro mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-07-27}}</ref>|fix=
# Download the [https://videogamemods.com/justcause3/mods/no-intro-updated/ No-Intro Mod].
# Extract the {{file|dropzone|folder}} folder with its contents into {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}}.
# Run the game with the following [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]: {{code| --vfs-fs dropzone --vfs-archive patch_win64 --vfs-archive archives_win64 --vfs-fs }}
}}

===Reduce load times===
{{ii}} At startup, the game spends quite some time connecting to Square Enix servers.
{{--}} Using the following workaround will disable online features such as leaderboards.
{{Fixbox|description=Prevent game from connecting with online servers|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=566575720 Square Enix Offline (+Better Performance)</ref>|fix=
# Block the executable file {{file|justcause3.exe}} from connecting to the Internet in the firewall settings.
# Once the game opens, select "Play In Offline Mode".}}

==Game data==
===Configuration file(s) location===
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Square Enix\Just Cause 3\Saves\0\}}
}}

===Save game data location===
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Square Enix\Just Cause 3\Saves\{{p|uid}}\}}
}}

===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
{{Save game cloud syncing
|discord                   = 
|discord notes             = 
|epic games launcher       = 
|epic games launcher notes = 
|gog galaxy                = 
|gog galaxy notes          = 
|origin                    = 
|origin notes              = 
|steam cloud               = false
|steam cloud notes         = 
|ubisoft connect           = 
|ubisoft connect notes     = 
|xbox cloud                = 
|xbox cloud notes          = 
}}

==Video==
{{Image| Just Cause 3 - Video Settings.png|In-game video settings.}}
{{Image| Just Cause 3 - Gameplay Settings.png|In-game gameplay settings.}}
{{Video
|wsgf link                  = 
|widescreen wsgf award      = 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award     = 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes= 
|multimonitor               = true
|multimonitor notes         = 
|ultrawidescreen            = false
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Placing waypoints on the map is broken on ultrawide resolutions.
|4k ultra hd                = true
|4k ultra hd notes          = 
|fov                        = hackable
|fov notes                  = Use [https://github.com/BakuStorm/JC3FOVFixer JC3FOVFixer] for up to 90° vertical (see [https://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help). Also affects cutscenes, which may cause visual glitches, e.g. character pop-in.
|windowed                   = true
|windowed notes             = 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
|borderless windowed notes  = Use <code>/borderless /windowed</code> [[#Steam Launch Options|in Steam Launch Options]].
|anisotropic                = true
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16x.
|antialiasing               = true
|antialiasing notes         = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]], SMAA_T2X (SMAA_T2X appears to cause blurriness and a ghosting like effect when motion blur is turned off. Turning motion blur on appears to fix this.)
|upscaling                  = unknown
|upscaling tech             = 
|upscaling notes            = 
|vsync                      = true
|vsync notes                = 
|60 fps                     = true
|60 fps notes               = 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = 
|hdr                        = false
|hdr notes                  = 
|color blind                = unknown
|color blind notes          = 
}}

==Input==
{{Input
|key remap                 = true
|key remap notes           = 
|acceleration option       = n/a
|acceleration option notes = Enabled by default. If using an adjustable DPI mouse, disable this by setting the in game sensitivity slider to zero, then increase mouse DPI to compensate.
|mouse sensitivity         = true
|mouse sensitivity notes   = Global setting for Mouse and Gamepad
|mouse menu                = true
|mouse menu notes          = 
|invert mouse y-axis       = true
|invert mouse y-axis notes = 
|invert mouse x-axis       = true
|invert mouse x-axis notes = 
|touchscreen               = unknown
|touchscreen notes         = 
|controller support        = true
|controller support notes  = XInput controllers only. Games causes Xbox One controller to de-sync from wireless dongle.{{cn|date=August 2016}}
|full controller           = true
|full controller notes     = 
|controller remap          = hackable
|controller remap notes    = See [[#Controller remapping|Controller remapping]].
|controller sensitivity    = true
|controller sensitivity notes= Global setting for Mouse and Gamepad
|invert controller y-axis  = true
|invert controller y-axis notes= 
|invert controller x-axis  = true
|invert controller x-axis notes= 
|xinput controllers        = true
|xinput controllers notes  = 
|xbox prompts              = true
|xbox prompts notes        = 
|impulse triggers          = false
|impulse triggers notes    = 
|dualshock 4               = hackable
|dualshock 4 notes         = See [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4]].
|dualshock prompts         = hackable
|dualshock prompts notes   = Use [https://videogamemods.com/justcause3/mods/updated-playstation-buttons/ Updated Playstation Buttons] mod.
|light bar support         = false
|light bar support notes   = 
|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
|dualshock 4 modes notes   = 
|tracked motion controllers= false
|tracked motion controllers notes = 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
|tracked motion prompts notes = 
|other controllers         = false
|other controllers notes   = 
|other button prompts      = unknown
|other button prompts notes= 
|controller hotplug        = true
|controller hotplug notes  = 
|haptic feedback           = true
|haptic feedback notes     = 
|simultaneous input        = true
|simultaneous input notes  = Rapidly changes button prompts
|steam input api           = unknown
|steam input api notes     = 
|steam hook input          = unknown
|steam hook input notes    = 
|steam input presets       = unknown
|steam input presets notes = 
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
|steam controller prompts notes = 
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
|steam cursor detection notes = 
}}

===Controller remapping===
{{Fixbox|description=Change controller mapping|ref=|fix=
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
# Open {{file|kepmap.txt}} [sic] with a text editor.
# Edit {{code|"key"}} values to desired settings.
}}

==Audio==
{{Image| Just Cause 3 - Audio Settings.png|In-game audio settings.}}
{{Audio
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    = SFX, Voice and Music.
|surround sound           = true
|surround sound notes     = Verified up to 7.1 surround output.<ref>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
|subtitles                = true
|subtitles notes          = 
|closed captions          = true
|closed captions notes    = 
|mute on focus lost       = true
|mute on focus lost notes = Game halted when focus is lost.
|eax support              = 
|eax support notes         = 
|royalty free audio        = unknown
|royalty free audio notes  = 
}}

{{L10n|content=
{{--}}  Latin American Spanish localization is exclusive to the console versions.
{{L10n/switch
 |language  = English
 |interface = true
 |audio     = true
 |subtitles = true
 |notes     = 
 |fan       = 
}}
{{L10n/switch
 |language  = French
 |interface = true
 |audio     = true
 |subtitles = true
 |notes     = 
 |fan       = 
}}
{{L10n/switch
 |language  = German
 |interface = true
 |audio     = true
 |subtitles = true
 |notes     = 
 |fan       = 
}}
{{L10n/switch
 |language  = Italian
 |interface = true
 |audio     = true
 |subtitles = true
 |notes     = 
 |fan       = 
}}
{{L10n/switch
 |language  = Japanese
 |interface = true
 |audio     = true
 |subtitles = true
 |notes     = 
 |fan       = 
}}
{{L10n/switch
 |language  = Polish
 |interface = true
 |audio     = false
 |subtitles = true
 |notes     = 
 |fan       = 
}}
{{L10n/switch
 |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 |interface = true
 |audio     = true
 |subtitles = true
 |notes     = 
 |fan       = 
}}
{{L10n/switch
 |language  = Russian
 |interface = true
 |audio     = true
 |subtitles = true
 |notes     = 
 |fan       = 
}}
{{L10n/switch
 |language  = Spanish
 |interface = true
 |audio     = true
 |subtitles = true
 |notes     = 
 |fan       = 
}}
}}

==Network==
{{Network/Multiplayer
|local play           = false
|local play players   = 
|local play modes     = 
|local play notes     = 
|lan play             = hackable
|lan play players     = 
|lan play modes       = 
|lan play notes       = Use [https://store.steampowered.com/app/619910/Just_Cause_3_Multiplayer_Mod/ Just Cause 3: Multiplayer Mod] to host a dedicated server and connect using the local IP of the server.
|online play          = hackable
|online play players  = 
|online play modes    = 
|online play notes    = Use [https://store.steampowered.com/app/619910/Just_Cause_3_Multiplayer_Mod/ Just Cause 3: Multiplayer Mod].
|asynchronous         = 
|asynchronous notes   = 
}}{{Network/Connections
|matchmaking        = 
|matchmaking notes  = 
|p2p                = 
|p2p notes          = 
|dedicated          = 
|dedicated notes    = 
|self-hosting       = 
|self-hosting notes = 
|direct ip          = 
|direct ip notes    = 
}}{{Network/Ports
|tcp  = 
|udp  = 
|upnp = 
}}

==3D/VR support==
{{VR support
|gg3d name                   = 
|native 3d gg3d award        = 
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = 
|tridef 3d gg3d award        = 
|iz3d gg3d award             = 
|native 3d                   = unknown
|native 3d notes             = 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/06/just-cause-3-dx11.html Helix Mod: Just Cause 3].
|tridef 3d                   = unknown
|tridef 3d notes             = 
|iz3d                        = unknown
|iz3d notes                  = 
|vorpx                       = true
|vorpx modes                 = Z3D
|vorpx notes                 = Officially supported game.<br>'''Note:'''Game is currently not on official list, but listed on vorpx local profile factory list.
|htc vive                    = 
|htc vive notes              = 
|oculus rift                 = 
|oculus rift notes           = 
|osvr                        = 
|osvr notes                  = 
|keyboard-mouse              = 
|keyboard-mouse notes        = 
|3rd space gaming vest       = 
|3rd space gaming vest notes = 
|novint falcon               = 
|novint falcon notes         = 
|trackir                     = 
|trackir notes               = 
|tobii eye tracking          = 
|tobii eye tracking notes    = 
|play area seated            = 
|play area seated notes      = 
|play area standing          = 
|play area standing notes    = 
|play area room-scale        = 
|play area room-scale notes  = 
}}

==Issues fixed==
===Resolution change causes the game to crash===
{{--}} Changing the resolution of the game from the in-game settings menu might cause the game to crash.{{cn|date=2022-08-20|reason=}}

{{Fixbox|description=Manually edit the configuration file|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/225540/discussions/0/485623406961149072/ How to fix the resolution crash bug!!!! :: Just cause 3 General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
# Open {{file|Settings.json}} using a text editor.
# Adjust lines 2 and 3 to your desired resolution
#* <code>"DisplayFullscreenWidth": 1920</code>
#* <code>"DisplayFullscreenHeight": 1080</code>
# The game will now correctly run at your desired resolution without crashing..

'''Notes'''
{{ii}} Changing your resolution to anything higher than 1080p causes sub menu items to display in the wrong position on screen, but with no effect on functionality.
{{ii}} The provided samples are the default settings for the settings file.
}}

===Lock-on missiles not working===
{{--}} If using mouse and keyboard, lock-on missiles in vehicles might not work. Bug unpatched since launch.{{cn|date=2022-08-20|reason=}}

{{Fixbox|description=Disable 'precision aim' Gear MOD and restart the game.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/225540/discussions/0/485624149154469397/ Homing Missiles not working :: Just cause 3 General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
# Go to the Gear MOD menu for weapons.
# Disable the Precision Aim MOD.
# Restart the game.
}}
{{Fixbox|description=Use an XInput controller.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/225540/discussions/0/485624040225338798/ Act 3 - Rico and the Rose, cant catch jets. :: Just cause 3 General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
# Plug in or connect an XInput controller
# Start Steam Big Picture
# Launch Just Cause 3
}}

===Stuttering observed when using a controller with Steam===
{{--}} If using a controller with Steam, stuttering might be observed.

{{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Controller Input for the game|fix=
# Go to the game's properties in Steam
# Go to the controller section.
# Disable Steam Input.
}}

==Other information==
===Steam Launch Options===
{{ii}} There are several Configuration Parameters that can be set using Steam's "Set Launch Option" feature to help optimize the game even further. 

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
|-
! Launch Option parameter !! Description !! Accepted variables
|-
| <code>/failSafe</code> || Run in failsafe mode (ignore settings)||
|-
| <code>/fullscreen</code> || Force fullscreen mode ||
|-
| <code>/windowed</code> || Force windowed mode ||
|-
| <code>/borderless</code> || Force bordlerless mode ||
|-
| <code>/width=N</code> || Change resolution width ||
|-
| <code>/height=N</code> || Change resolution height ||
|-
| <code>/widthFS=N</code> || Change resolution width (fullscreen only)||
|-
| <code>/heightFS=N</code> || Change resolution height (fullscreen only)||
|-
| <code>/widthW=N</code> || Change resolution width (windowed only)||
|-
| <code>/heightW=N</code> || Change resolution height (windowed only)||
|-
| <code>/refreshrate=N</code> || Change the refresh rate ||
|-
| <code>/vsync=B</code> || Enable/disable V-sync ||
|-
| <code>/dxadapter=N</code> || Use DirectX adapter at specified index ||
|-
| <code>/aniso=n</code> || Anisotropic filter || (0-7, default: 7)
|-
| <code>/shadows=N</code> || Shadow quality || (0-2, default: 1)
|-
| <code>/shadowres=N</code> || Shadow resolution || 0-1, default: 0
|-
| <code>/ssao=B</code> || Enable/disable SSAO || Default: Disabled
|-
| <code>/posteffects=B</code> || Enable/disable post-processing effects || Default: Enabled
|-
| <code>/lodfactor=N</code> || Geometric level of detail || 0-3, Default: 0
|-
| <code>/edgefade=B</code> || Enable/disable edge fade effect ||
|-
| <code>/watertess=B</code> || Enable/disable water tessellation || Default: Enabled
|-
|}

<sup><code>B</code> stands for boolean; Where <code>1</code> is equal to "enabled," and <code>0</code> is equal to "disabled"</sup>

<sup><code>N</code> stands for number; Set to whichever number requested</sup>

===API===
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 11
|direct3d notes         = 
|directdraw versions    = 
|directdraw notes       = 
|opengl versions        = 
|opengl notes           = 
|glide versions         = 
|glide notes            = 
|software mode          = 
|software mode notes    = 
|mantle support         = 
|mantle support notes   = 
|vulkan versions        = 
|vulkan notes           = 
|dos modes              = 
|dos modes notes        = 
|shader model versions  = 
|shader model notes     = 
|windows 32-bit exe     = false
|windows 64-bit exe     = true
|windows arm app        = unknown
|windows exe notes      = 
|macos intel 32-bit app = 
|macos intel 64-bit app = 
|macos arm app          = unknown
|macos app notes        = 
|linux 32-bit executable= 
|linux 64-bit executable= 
|linux arm app          = unknown
|linux executable notes = 
}}

===Middleware===
{{Middleware
|physics          = Havok
|physics notes    = 
|audio            = FMOD Studio
|audio notes      = 
|interface        = Scaleform
|interface notes  = 
|input            = 
|input notes      = 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
|cutscenes notes  = 1.994d
|multiplayer      = 
|multiplayer notes= 
}}

==System requirements==
{{System requirements
|OSfamily = Windows

|minOS    = Vista SP2
|minCPU   = Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz
|minCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X6 1075T 3.0 GHz
|minRAM   = 6 GB
|minHD    = 54 GB
|minGPU   = Nvidia GeForce GTX 670
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7870
|minVRAM  = 2 GB

|recOS    = 7 SP1, 8.1
|recCPU   = Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz
|recCPU2  = AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz
|recRAM   = 8 GB
|recHD    = 
|recGPU   = Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 (3 GB)
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 290 (4 GB)
|recVRAM  = 
|notes    = 
}}

{{References}}